This was a test.
Or is it illustrative? There are huge numbers of Americans that do not see through the propaganda of the media or the brain-washing of educational institutions, particularly those of "higher" learning. To an extent, it is also of some concern that a major part of the discussion has been centered around the style instead of the substance of the article.
"To an extent, it is also of some concern that a major part of the discussion has been centered around the style instead of the substance of the article."
Someone I know gets an A+ on their report card. :)